Athira Sethu
Kochi, 12 July 2025
Augmented reality-based learning tools have been launched by deep tech startup Infusory in 121 tribal schools of Maharashtra after that state’s recent tie-up with the company registered under KSUM.
Infusory’s TutAR app, being rolled out by Maharashtra as part of its Tribal School Infrastructure Enhancement Program, will provide students (from nursery to Class XII) with access to a rich library of curriculum-suited 3D models. It will assist them in studying subjects like science, mathematics, environmental studies and English.
Kochi-founded Infusory, by Malayalis Shyam Pradeep Alil and Thomson Tom in 2018, was a student startup supported by the KSUM (Kerala Startup Mission). Thomson stated that the app allows teachers and students to view the lessons as well as engage with them as 3D models. “For instance, when learning about the human heart, you can open its 3D model and easily view every part and describe it. This makes learning more fun,” noted the founder, who hails from Kottayam.
Shyam, from Thrissur, said schools in tribal regions suffer from poor internet connectivity and the absence of modern classroom equipment. “TutAR has been designed with special focus on usage in challenging conditions,” he disclosed. “The app is used entirely offline, independent of Wi-Fi or mobile data.”
TutAR is driven by On-screen AR technology created by Infusory. This allows for AR experiences to be readily applied to any device, without requiring specific hardware. AR experiences can be utilized in classrooms by means of mobile tablets, projectors and interactive panels. The platform currently serves more than 5,000 schools and almost 100,000 teachers in the country and overseas.
The Maharashtra project is leading a new path towards modernizing public education, as the
The National Education Policy 2020 has targets to make it simpler and more appealing to study with the application of new technologies. Thomson and Shyam look forward to the project serving as a model for other states.
